Township of Fredon
Planning Board Meeting Minutes

MEMBERS PRESENT:       Rome, Rusnock, Prommel, Palombi, Boland, Lazzaro, Miller, McCaffrey

MEMBERS ABSENT:  Richardson, Green

PRESENT: Lyn Aaroe, Esq.
 David Simmons, P.E., L.S.
 

Vice Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 7:03 P. M. with the statement
that this meeting is in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Law 1975,
Chapter 231, Sections 4 and 13, as advertised by Annual Notice.  If the applicant is a
partnership or corporation, there must be representation by an attorney.  No new
applications will be heard after 9:30 P. M.  No new testimony will be heard after
10:30 P.M.

Mr. Miller invited all present to participate in the salute to the flag.

MINUTES
Mr. Rusnock moved acceptance of the minutes for the July 18, 2011 meeting as posted and waived reading.  Mr. Rome second.  Roll call vote: In favor, Rome, Rusnock, Prommel, Palombi, Boland, Miller, McCaffrey. Opposed, none.  So moved.

CORRESPONDENCE
As shown on the attached agenda.

RESOLUTIONS

HEARING OF NEW CASES

HEARING OF ADJOURNED CASES
Application # 2006-05, Michael and Carole Giordano, Block 404, Lot 26.05, 190 Day Extension to File and Perfect Minor Subdivision
Township attorney Lyn Aaroe gave an overview of the Giordano application regarding the Common Driveway Maintenance Agreement.
Jonathon King was sworn in at 7:10.
Mr. King explained that he is the adjoining property owner to Block 404, Lot 26.05, known as the Christmas tree lot. He addressed the concerns he has with the possibility of someone tearing up his driveway while building on the adjacent lot in the future. He added that his easement states that he does not have to maintain it at all and by signing the agreement, he would be obligated to maintain it.
Mr. Simmons spoke of a letter that he recently received from David Stires Associates regarding satisfying the conditions. Mr. Simmons will discuss this letter with Mr. Stires.
Mr. Aaroe read aloud the resolution which explains what needs to be done.
Mr. Simmons read his report from 11/12/10 aloud also so that Mr. King would have a better understanding.
Mr. King stepped out at 7:29.

Mr. Boland made a MOTION to Grant a 190-Day Extension to File and Perfect the Minor Subdivision of Michael and Carole Giordano, Block 404, Lot 26.05. Ms. Prommel second. Roll call vote: In favor, Rome, Rusnock, Prommel, Palombi, Boland, Miller, McCaffrey. Opposed, none.  So moved.

OTHER BUSINESS
Much discussion was held regarding the proposed solar ordinances. Safety fencing was a main concern. This discussion will continue in December.
 
 
 

LIAISON REPORTS
Township Committee
*Mr. Lazzaro reported that the road department is still cleaning up from the recent storms.

Zoning Board
*The Velez application (side yard setback) was heard and approved. This is for a home addition.
*The Solar Farm application was heard in Oct. & Nov. and will come back before the board in December.

Mr. Lazzaro stepped in at 7:50 PM.

Environmental Commission
*The two vacancies on the EC have been filled.
*Mr. Rome reported that the Sierra Club came to speak about hydro-fracking that is now being done in PA.
 

There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Lazzaro made a motion to adjourn at 8:20 P. M. Mr. Rome second. All in favor.  So moved.
 

Respectfully submitted,
Lori Schutte
Planning Board Secretary

MEMBERS PRESENT:       Rusnock, Richardson, Palombi, Lazzaro, Miller

MEMBERS ABSENT:  Green, Rome, Prommel, Boland, McCaffrey

PRESENT: Lyn Aaroe, Esq.
 David Simmons, P.E., L.S.
                                                Eileen Banyra, P.P.
 
 
Vice Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 7:03 P. M. with the statement
that this meeting is in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Law 1975,
Chapter 231, Sections 4 and 13, as advertised by Annual Notice.  If the applicant is a
partnership or corporation, there must be representation by an attorney.  No new
applications will be heard after 9:30 P. M.  No new testimony will be heard after
10:30 P.M.

Mr. Miller invited all present to participate in the salute to the flag.

MINUTES
Mr. Rusnock moved acceptance of the minutes for the November 21, 2011 meeting as posted and waived reading.  Mr. Lazzaro second.  Roll call vote: In favor, Rusnock, Palombi, Lazzaro, Miller. Opposed, none.  So moved.

CORRESPONDENCE
As shown on the attached agenda.

RESOLUTIONS
Memorializing Resolution of Application # 2006-05, Michael and Carole Giordano, Block 404, Lot 26.05, 190 Day Extension to File and Perfect Minor Subdivision

Mr. Richardson made a MOTION to memorialize the approval of a 190-Day Extension to File and Perfect the Minor Subdivision of Michael and Carole Giordano, Block 404, Lot 26.05. Mr. Rusnock second. Roll call vote: In favor, Rusnock, Palombi, Lazzaro, Miller. Opposed, none.  So moved.

HEARING OF NEW CASES

HEARING OF ADJOURNED CASES

Mr. Rusnock stepped down as adjoining property owner.

At 7:30 P. M. Mr. Richardson made a motion to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION for reasons regarding a matter of pending litigation. Mr. Palombi second. Roll call vote: In favor, Mr. Richardson,  Mr. Palombi, Mr. Lazzaro, Mr. Miller. Opposed, none. So moved. The resolution regarding the Open Public Meetings Act- Executive Session was read into the record, noting ongoing  litigation as the subject.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Martin litigation was discussed.

Upon Motion by Mr. Richardson, with second by Mr. Palombi, members of the Planning Board moved out of EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:45 P.M.  All in favor.  So moved.
 
 

OTHER BUSINESS
Solar ordinance review continued. Discussion was held regarding a case in Hoboken which Eileen related. Wind mills were discussed and will be reviewed by Mr. Aaroe. Mr. Miller spoke about the amount of dogs allowed per household and how there are not restrictions regarding this.

LIAISON REPORTS
Township Committee
*Mr. Richardson reported that the last TC meeting was routine. They are preparing for re-org in January. The project on Phil Hardin Road and storm clean up has been completed. The township’s Christmas Tree is up, as is the skating rink.

Zoning Board
*The Solar Farm application was approved at the ZB meeting in December.
 

Environmental Commission
*No Report
 

There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Richardson made a motion to adjourn at 8:40 P. M. Mr. Palombi second. All in favor.  So moved.
 

Respectfully submitted,
Lori Schutte
Planning Board Secretary